Tag: Roanoke College Week

  • The Academic Minute for 2018.12.17-12.21

    The Academic Minute for 2018.12.17-12.21

      Academic Minute from 12.17 – 12.21 Monday, December 17th Chris Lassiter – Roanoke College Estrogen Dr. Chris Lassiter is an associate professor of biology and Roanoke College’s director of undergraduate research. His research interests lie in the field of developmental biology; his work has focused on the estrogen and androgen signaling pathways and has…

  • Brooks Crozier, Roanoke College – Tracking Bacteria in Water Sources

    Brooks Crozier, Roanoke College – Tracking Bacteria in Water Sources

    On Roanoke College Week: Microorganisms can cause big problems in a water source. Brooks Crozier, professor of biology, explores how to pinpoint where contamination comes from and how to stop it. Dr. Brooks Crozier, biology professor, teaches microbiology, mycology and phycology. He and his students perform research in the area of microbial source tracking, which…

  • Steven Hughes, Roanoke College – Improving LED Technology

    Steven Hughes, Roanoke College – Improving LED Technology

    On Roanoke College Week: LED bulbs reduce energy consumption; but can they get better? Steven Hughes, assistant professor of chemistry, examines this question. Dr. Steven Hughes, assistant professor of chemistry, teaches general and physical chemistry. He has a strong research interest in finding new materials systems for LED lighting that exhibit sufficient light shifting properties…

  • Lindsey Osterman, Roanoke College – Perceptions of Actors after #MeToo

    Lindsey Osterman, Roanoke College – Perceptions of Actors after #MeToo

    On Roanoke College Week: In the wake of the MeToo movement, many have had to rethink their favorite celebrities. Lindsey Osterman, assistant professor of psychology, determines that not everyone has turned away from the accused. Dr. Lindsey Osterman, assistant professor of psychology, teaches classes ranging from social and evolutionary psychology to quantitative methods as they…

  • Chris Lassiter, Roanoke College – Estrogen

    Chris Lassiter, Roanoke College – Estrogen

    On Roanoke College Week: How do our organs end up in the right places? Chris Lassiter, associate professor of biology, explores the role estrogen plays in putting us together. Dr. Chris Lassiter is an associate professor of biology and Roanoke College’s director of undergraduate research. His research interests lie in the field of developmental biology;…